Senate Bill 1378
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1378
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2021 or the AFTER Act of 2021
This bill requires departments, agencies, or instrumentalities that operate federal research facilities or exhibit animals to promulgate regulations that facilitate and encourage the adoption of certain animals that are suitable for retirement.
April 27, 2021
04/27/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2227)
04/27/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:44 PM